Antec Truepower Quattro 1000w ATX PSU

Introduction & Specifications

In the two years that I've been reviewing PSU's for Overclock3D I've certainly seen a lot of different designs. From the boring black ones, to the brushed aluminium ones and even ones with metallic paint jobs. It seems that PSU manufacturers will do anything to separate their latest kilowatt monsters from the rest of the bunch. However, when I was tipped off that a well known manufacturer had started a new line of PSU's with go-faster stripes, the boy racer inside me got a rude awakening!

So, who could possibly come up with the cunning idea of plastering their latest high-end PSU with the decals used on an 80's sports car? Well you can cross off the highly respectable manufacturers such as Antec for a start......err, OK maybe not!

Did Antec borrow some ideas from the Audi Quattro?

Today we're going to be test driving Antec's latest and greatest PSU: the Quattro 1000w. It's been a while since we last heard anything from Antec on the PSU front, so it'll certainly be interesting to see if they've still got what it takes to keep up with the competition. However, before we get down to business let's do the obligatory ego check of Antec by visiting the "About us" section of their website:

About UsAntec, Inc., is the leading global brand of high-performance computer components and accessories for the gaming, PC upgrade and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) markets. Founded in 1986, Antec is recognized as a pioneer in these industries and has maintained its position as a worldwide market leader and international provider of efficient, quiet, and reliable products. Antec has also achieved great success in the distribution channel, meeting the demands of quality-conscious system builders, VARs and integrators.

Antec’s offering of enclosures includes a large range of cases, such as its technically advanced Performance One Series, cost-effective New Solution Series and server grade cases designed for the needs of all workstation and server markets. Antec’s products also include front line power supplies such as its TruePower Trio series, Quattro series, and EarthWatts, the most environmentally friendly power supplies available. PC gamers are an increasingly significant consumer of performance components, and many Antec products are geared toward the gaming demographic, like the Nine Hundred, the premier gamer enclosure. Antec also offers a computing accessories line comprised of many original products, including its patented LED Fans and Notebook Cooling solutions.

I'm pretty confident that almost all enthusiasts will have heard of Antec at some point, so I'll spare any additional detail on the information above. However, if you're interested in some of Antec's previous products that have been reviewed here at Overclock3D, please check some of the following links: NeoHE 550w PSU, Phantom 500w PSU, P182 Case.

Now that we've got the boring stuff out of the way, let's check out the spec sheet ...

IntroductionYou could search the four corners of the earth for a stable and reliable power supply, but you won't find better than Antec’s TruePower Quattro™! Available in 850 and 1000 Watts, the Quattro™ is more compact than most competing power supplies of the same wattage, yet ideally suited for handling the most demanding system specs. Four 12V rails increase your system stability by letting you distribute your power more than ever before. The Quattro comes with four PCI-E connectors for powering one (or even two) of the newest generation of video cards. All modular cables are sleeved and labelled to give your system a clean and professional look-while the racing stripe paint job adds extra style.

With four +12v rails rated at a total of 18a each (total combined output of 70a) and four PCI-E connectors (2x 6-Pin / 2x 8-Pin) we can certainly see where the "Quattro" name comes from. While we're on the subject of power output, the Antec also sports a healthy output on both its +3.3v and +5.0v rails rated at 25a and 30a respectively.

Other aspects of the Quattro are as you'd expect for a new PSU entering the market: 85% efficiency, safety features such as SCP (Short Circuit Protection), OVP (Over Voltage Protection), OCP (Over Current Protection), UVP (Under Voltage Protection) and a generous 5yr warranty.

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